The E85 BMW Z4 M had the famous S54 under hood, along with a mandatory six-speed. Now, they are cheap. Very cheap. Can we save one?
How to get an S54 engine for cheap
It’s too late for the BMW Z4 manual
News broke a few days ago – the BMW Z4 manual is coming, and sure enough, the inbox soon became inundated with questions. “Mike, do you know if it’ll be limited?” “How long will they make it?” “Is it worth it?” “Does it feel like a convertible Supra?” I’m happy to help, but I think…
The Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition isn’t a supercar
The Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition carries a very special badge, along with a mix of Mercedes engineering with British style. But is it special?
Do you need a V-8 to have X-rated fun?
There’s a BMW X5 M up for sale, but what about an X3 M40i of the same vintage? Almost as fast, half the price, and one heck of a deal.
Has GM build quality finally improved?
Welcome to Friday, and it’s mailbag time. The question this week – has GM build quality finally improved? Let’s see. Email me! Question Hi Mike, loved the Vette review. I’ve been following for awhile now, and my question is about GM. Do you think they are making the best cars out there? You’ve been ranking…
Tyspeed takes the (steering) wheel of my G80 M3
I head to TySpeed to install a new M Performance G80 M3 steering wheel. See options available for aftermarket wheels, along with the install.
Buying the M4 of someone else’s dreams
Someone is selling a regular BMW M4 that’s been modified for track use. But wouldn’t an M4 GTS be a better option?
You can’t afford to join the Thermal Club
I explore behind the walls of the ultra-exclusive Thermal Club, where the rarest of cars are used with their true intention in mind.
The BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe is what a BMW should be
The Alpina B8 Gran Coupe is just as much as a BMW M8, but couldn’t be more different in driving feel. And it’s so much better for it.
Why is the E60 M5 so cheap?
The E60 M5 was the only BMW with a V-10 – almost. Both it and its M6 brother have hit the depreciation curve hard. Do you want one?
Pay attention when you drive
In 2021, 7,485 pedestrians were killed by cars in the United States. This is the story of how my wife almost became another statistic.
These are the overrated cars that will leave you disappointed
Mailbag day is here. Someone wants to know what I think some overrated cars might be. I bet I can find a few surprises. Email me! Question Hey Mike. I read your article on some future classics, and I loved it. With that in mind, do you have any overrated cars you’ve experienced? If the…